Germantown - October 4, 1777
The Battle of Germantown
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Historic map of the Battle of Germantown
George Washington attempted to attack a portion of the British army at Germantown. The ensuing battle was hard fought but ultimately an American defeat. Afterwards Washington marched his weary army to winter at Valley Forge.
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Result: British Victory
Estimated Casualties
1,644
American
1,111
1,111
British
533
533